Listening to Priti Patel talk about domestic abuse & wanting to help I almost thought the #Tories had found a heart & compassion - then I remembered how many domestic abuse services & refuges were closed due to austerity.
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Thank you for the words Priti Patel but it& #39;s nothing but empty rhetoric after so many DV services have been cut, 60% of victims are turned away due to lack of space, DV & deaths from DV have increased. Actions speak louder than words! #YouAreNotAlone